1967 AC 428 vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1533 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 AC 428. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 AC 428 | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 3016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 167 L |
